Patents by Inventor Steven M. Perreault

Steven M. Perreault has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Article having optical effects
    Publication number: 20030203161
    Abstract: A method and system for forming an article having an optical effect is provided. An original texture is obtained which is digitized using a scanner. The scanner causes a shadow effect on the texture based on the scanning direction. The digitized texture is then edited to define a selected shape. The texture within the selected shape is offset such that its direction is changed. The digitized texture is then engraved by a laser onto the surface of an article. The selected shape is then visually distinct from the other areas of the texture at certain viewing angles caused by the difference in their texture direction. With the present invention, lines or seams between areas of the texture are eliminated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2003
    Publication date: October 30, 2003
    Applicant: Omnova Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert Wilkinson, Steven M. Perreault
  • Article having optical effects
    Patent number: 6589628
    Abstract: A method and system for forming an article having an optical effect is provided. An original texture is obtained which is digitized using a scanner. The scanner causes a shadow effect on the texture based on the scanning direction. The digitized texture is then edited to define a selected shape. The texture within the selected shape is offset such that its direction is changed. The digitized texture is then engraved by a laser onto the surface of an article. The selected shape is then visually distinct from the other areas of the texture at certain viewing angles caused by the difference in their texture direction. With the present invention, lines or seams between areas of the texture are eliminated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: Omnova Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Albert Wilkinson, Steven M. Perreault